Zuni Indian Inlaid Turquoise Coral Sterling Silver Owl Necklace.

This necklace is a true work of art. This one has been hand made out of Sterling Silver to create the traditional image of the owl. It has been inlaid with hand cut stones of natural Sleeping Beauty Turquoise, Coral, Jet, and Mother of Pearl. These inlaid owl images appear on a link chain for complete flexibility. The total length of this one is 20-1/4".The matching post earrings are 7/8" long. Signed in scipt by the Zuni artist Pinatewa.

The Zuni Indians learned to silversmith from the Navajo in the early 1870's. The Zuni, because they had permanent homes unlike the nomadic Navajo, were able to use many tools that the Navajo could not easily carry with them. With the lapidary wheels they began cutting stones and using the silver to hold their stones in patterns. Today, Zuni silversmiths are known for their lapidary skills. Both channel inlay (using precisely cut stones set on silver to form figures and designs) and cluster and needlepoint (setting small, similarly cut stones in geometric patterns) are traditional Zuni styles.

We understand the true value and nature of hand crafted Indian art. And, we recognize it's important to know that the artist is truly a member of a Native American tribe. So, to ensure you that this is the real deal, a Certificate of Authenticity has been included with this item.

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